Lath attaching clip



fAug. 25, 1931. D. H. BITNEY I LATH ATTACHING CLIP Filed June 6. 1950 Patented Aug. 25, 1 931 UNITED STATESv .OF 'F IQ' DEWEY I-I. BITNEY, or ALBION, MICHIGAN, AssIGNoR" T UNION. Ts'rEEL rRoDUc'i's COMPANY, or ALBION, MICHIGAN Application filed .Tune 6, 1930. Serial-No. 459,446.

The main object of this invention is to provide a clip for attaching metal lath ng to joists and other structural elements whlch may be quickly appliedand is secure and capable of sustaining relatively heavy loads.

Objects relating to details and economies of my invention will appear from the de scription to follow. The invention is defined and pointed out in the claims.

A structure which is a preferred embodiment of my invention is illustrated in the accompanying drawings, in which:

Fig. 1 is a fragmentary view showing a joist or structural supporting element with one of my improved clipsin operative relation thereto and the attached lath.

Fig. 2-is a fragmentary inverted view, a fragment of the lathing being indicated by dotted lines.

Fig. 3 is a perspective view of'a slightly modified form or embodiment of my invention.

Fig. 4 is a perspective view of a modification of my improvements when formed of sheet metal.

In the accompanying drawings, 1 represents a joist of I beam cross section and 2 the metal lathing.

My improved clip comprises a body portion 3, an inwardly facing hook 4 at one end, and an inwardly inclined arm 5 at the other.

The inner end of the arm 5 is inclined outwardly and is folded upon itself provid-.

ing an inwardly projecting support-engaging lug 6.

The clip is formed of springable material, for instance, suitable wire. It is frequently desirable to have the body of the clip engage the rib 14 of the lathing. To

accomplish this the body 3 is provided with a loop-like lateral offset 15 so that when engaged with the lathing'one portion of the body lies on one side of the rib and the other on the opposite side with the offset embracing the rib. y

In applying the hook 4 is passed through meshes of the lathing and engaged over one of the flanges 7 of the structural element '1.

The arm 5 is then pushed through a mesh of the lathing and sprung over the edge of the opposite flange 7, the body belng straightened out during this operation,

either completely as shown in Fig. 1 or partially so as to hold the arm in engagement with the edge of the flange under spring stress. The lug snaps over the flange and engages the top thereof.

These clips may be quickly applied and are capable of sustaining heavy loads.

In the modification shown in Fig. 3 the offset 15 is omitted, the body, however, be-

ing preferably bent or bowed upwardly.

In the modification shown in Fig. 4, the

clip 8 is formed of sheet metal, the hook 9 corresponding to the hook 4 and the arm 10 corresponding to the arm 5. The lug 11 is formed by slitting the arm at 12 and 13 and striking in a portion thereof.

My improved clips are very economical to produce and may be easily applied b unskilled workmen.

Having thus described my invention,

what I claim as new and desire to secure by Letters Patent is:

' 1.- A clip of the class described formed of springable material and comprising a body portion having a diagonally disposed loop therein and an inwardly facing hook at one end and an inwardly inclined arm at the other end, the end of said arm being inclined outwardly and being folded upon itself providing an inwardly projecting support engaging. lug.

2. A clip of the class described formed of springable material and comprising a body portion'with inwardly facing hook at one end and an inwardly inclined arm at the an inwardly projecting angled arm atthe other end, said arm having an inwardly diriected support engaging lug on its outer en 4. A clip of the class described formed of springable material and comprising a bent body portion having an inwardly facing hook at one end and an inwardly inclined arm at the other end, said arm having an inwardly directed support engaging %n witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand.

DEWEY H. BITN'EY. 

